As a person of both human and qilin (an illuminated beast) descent, Ganyu from Genshin Impact is known to be a reserved and quiet person. However, she serves the Liyue Qixing as a secretary and emissary with high loyalty and diligence.
Initially released in her Character Event Wish on January 12, 2021, Ganyu prover herself as one of the strongest Cryo element fighters in the game because of her Elemental Skill and Burst.
How to Use Ganyu from Genshin Impact
Upon having Ganyu for the first time, players will realize that Ganyu puts much of her strength into sheer elemental powers. It is evident in her Charged Attacks that can cause AoE Cryo DMG and her Elemental Skill and Burst.
Also, Ganyu excels in crowd control. It means she can attract many enemies with her skills before finishing them off with AoE Cryo attacks that can cause massive damage.
Strengths
- Multiple AoE kills from her Charged Attacks, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst
- High base CRIT DMG will be stronger with proper builds
- Functions greatly as a Cryo support
Weaknesses
- Without her C6, charge levels can take a long time
- Low HP pool
- Requires C1 to work as additional team support fully
Build Recommendations
Recommended Weapons
Cryo DPS Build
| Weapon | Details |
| Amos Bow
+10.8% ATK |
12% Normal and Charged Attack DMG increase. An 8% increase of Normal and Charged Attack DMG every 0.1s for up to 5 times. |
| Skyward Harp
+4.8% CRIT Rate |
20% increase of CRIT DMG. All normal attacks have a 60% chance to cause a small AoE attack that causes 125% Physical ATK DMG. This effect can only take place every 4s. |
| Viridescent Hunt
+6% CRIT Rate
|
After hitting an enemy, Normal and Aimed Shot have a 50% chance of creating a Cyclone that attracts surrounding enemies every 0.5s for 4s, and this can only happen every 14s. |
Burst Support Build
| Weapon | Builds |
| Favonius Warbow
+13.3% Energy Recharge
|
60% chance for CRIT Hits to create a small number of Elemental Particles that regenerates 6 Energy for the user. This effect can only take place every 12s. |
| Sacrificial Bow
+6.7% Energy Recharge |
Upon damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance of ending its own CD. This effect can only take place once every 30s. |
| The Stringless
+36 Elemental Mastery |
24% increase of Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG. |
Recommended Artifacts
Cryo DPS Build
| Set | Bonus |
| Wanderer’s Troupe | ● 2-piece: +80 Elemental Mastery
● 4-piece: If a character uses a Catalyst or a Bow, the character gains +35% Charged Attack DMG |
| Shimenawa’s Reminiscence | ● 2-piece: +18% ATK
● 4-piece: If a character has 15 or more energy when using an Elemental Skill, they lose 15 Energy, and Charged, Plunging Attack DMG, Normal is increased by 50% for 10s |
| Blizzard’s Strayer | ● 2-piece: +15% Cryo DMG Bonus
● 4-piece: A character’s CRIT Rate increases by 20% when they attack an opponent affected by Cryo. The CRIT Rate increases by 20% if the opponent is Frozen |
Burst Support Build
| Set | Bonus |
| Blizzard’s Strayer | ● 2-piece: +15% Cryo DMG Bonus
● 4-piece: A character’s CRIT Rate increases by 20% when they attack an opponent affected by Cryo. The CRIT Rate increases by 20% if the opponent is Frozen |
| Noblesse Oblige | ● 2-piece: 20% Elemental Burst DMG
● 4-piece: 20% party members’ ATK for 12s if using an Elemental Burst. This effect cannot stack. |
Alternative Build
| Set | Bonus |
| Martial Artist | ● 2-piece: 15% increase of Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG
● 4-piece: Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG increases by 25% for 8s after a character used an Elemental Skill |
Beneficial Party Members
Premium Team
| Characters | Role | Details |
| Ganyu | Attack | Continuously attacks enemies with her Charged Attack and Elemental Burst |
| Bennett | Healer | Provides heal while buffing Ganyu with his Elemental Burst |
| Mona | Enabler | Gathers enemies with crowd control before freezing them with Ganyu’s attacks |
| Zhongli | Support | Provides shield for Ganyu because of her low HP pool |
F2P Friendly Team
| Characters | Role | Details |
| Ganyu | Attack | Continuously attacks enemies with her Charged Attack and Elemental Burst |
| Kaeya | Support | Increases elemental resonance with Ganyu |
| Fischl | Support | Uses her Elemental Skill to cause Superconduct to enemies |
| Barbara | Heal | Provides healing for the team and party buff from using the Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers |
Talent Skills
| Skills | Details |
| Liutian Archery
Normal Attack |
● Shoots up to 6 consecutive shots with a bow
● Consumes stamina for Charged Attack that causes Cryo DMG and AoE Cryo DMG from her Charge Level 2 ● AoE DMG from Plunging Attack |
| Trail of the Qilin
Elemental Skill |
● Creates an Ice Lotus that attracts enemies and causes Cryo DMG to them, and triggers AoE Cryo DMG upon destruction |
| Celestial Shower
Elemental Burst |
● Summons a sacred Cryo Pearl that continuously creates AoE Cryo DMG |
Ascension and Talent Materials
| Character Level | Details |
| Lv. 20 -> Lv. 40 | ● Shivada Jade Sliver x1
● Qingxin x3 ● Whopperflower Nectar x3 |
| Lv. 40 -> Lv. 50 | ● Shivada Jade Fragment x3
● Whopperflower Nectar x15 ● Qingxin x10 ● Hoarfrost Core x2 |
| Lv. 50 -> Lv. 60 | ● Shivada Jade Fragment x6
● Shimmering Nectar x12 ● Qingxin x20 ● Hoarfrost Core x4 |
| Lv. 60 -> Lv. 70 | ● Shivada Jade Chunk x3
● Shimmering Nectar x18 ● Qingxin x30 ● Hoarfrost Core x8 |
| Lv. 70 -> Lv. 80 | ● Shivada Jade Chunk x6
● Energy Nectar x12 ● Qingxin x45 ● Hoarfrost Core x12 |
| Lv. 80 -> Lv. 90 | ● Shivada Jade Gemstone x6
● Energy Nectar x24 ● Qingxin x60 ● Hoarfrost Core x20 |
With this review about Ganyu from Genshin Impact, you can utilize her as best as you can to wipe out many enemies effectively and efficiently.